Middle School Learning Specialist
Company: Brilla Public Charter Schools
Location: Bronx
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Brilla Public Charter SchoolsLearning Specialist - Middle
SchoolAbout Brilla Charter SchoolsBrilla Public Charter Schools is
a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves nearly 1,800
students from Mott Haven, University Heights, and other
neighborhoods in the Bronx. The network is growing from its current
four elementary and two middle schools to five elementary and five
middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx and
Paterson, NJ. The Charter Management Organization (CMO) for Brilla
Schools Network is Seton Education Partners, an organization
inspired by the Catholic educational tradition, that also manages
the Seton Teaching Fellows missionary program and El Camino, an
after-school Catholic faith formation program. At the heart of the
Seton educational mission is our dedication to help students become
young men and women of good character and spirit who are prepared
for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. -Brilla
combines a Classical approach to education - an emphasis on an
ennobling and content-rich curriculum, inductive inquiry-driven
instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an encounter with
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - with co-teaching practices and
individualized online instructional support. We approach the
formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic
expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of
each student, our staff members, and the families we serve.Position
OverviewThe primary responsibility of the Learning Specialist is to
support a range of students across 1-2 grade levels in literacy
and/or math. Supervised by the Student Services Manager, the
Learning Specialist plays a unique role as a collaborator with
teachers on various teams, as a family liaison, and as a small
group and individual instructor of students with varying learning
needs. Learning Specialists support every child in the grades they
serve and foster deep connections with their colleagues and
students. Successful Learning Specialists consistently help
students achieve academically and socially: collecting, analyzing,
and implementing data-based strategies for both the students on
their caseload as well as students that have been identified as
needing additional support. The Learning Specialist is in current
possession of special education certification. -This position
requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and
innovative educator who aims to challenge the status quo of the
current educational landscape in urban areas. Brilla Learning
Specialists must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning,
a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven
ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities,
while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a joyful and
collaborative work environment.The Learning Specialist will be a
highly motivated collaborator who goes above and beyond prescribed
duties in support of the principal, teachers, and their students,
while also taking initiative to solve problems and address
challenges. A successful Learning Specialist will be a positive and
supportive presence on the campus, committed to the demonstration
of Brilla's Core Virtues, calm and confident despite any adversity,
and deeply dedicated to the Brilla mission. The Learning Specialist
will work to ensure that all aspects of the Brilla mission are
executed with fidelity, excellence, and joy. -Core Competencies &
ResponsibilitiesLearning Specialists Set the Standard
Coordinating knowledge of students,
instructional content, and curricular resources to design
differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core
standards.Differentiates instruction for students as an integral
aspect of planning and teaching.Considers the needs of each child
when designing lessons that will address the goals set on the
student's IEPs.Evaluates academic achievement and progress towards
learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student
performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data
collected to drive instruction and interventionPlans, prepares, and
implements lesson plans that utilize a variety of instructional
strategies and differentiated teaching based on the diverse and
individual needs of the students.Designs and provides direct
instructionally services to IEP students in a positive enriched
environment.Attends all IEP meetings and complete SESIS
expectations through encounter attendance entry.Creates and revises
lesson plans to provide daily small group instruction that is
tightly aligned to IEP goals and the general education
curriculumAssists in the development of standards-driven IEPs,
keeps organized case files on each scholar with an IEP or 504,
ensures all services are in compliance with mandates, attends IEP
meetings, and collects multiple sources of data on scholar progress
to goals and standards.Coordinates and monitor related services for
scholars with IEPs.Provides teachers and staff with academic
differentiation strategies and interventions for struggling
scholars.Serves on the school-based Scholar Services Team (attend
weekly meetings, manage incoming teacher referrals, monitor
recommended plans, and help determine scholars who need an
evaluation for special education services).Reviews and scaffolds
instructional materials for students identified with learning needs
while still maintaining the appropriate level of rigor and
complexity to meet and exceed goals and standards.Cultivates
students' higher order thinking skills, including their ability to
analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate, through differentiated
instruction.Internalizes, and teaches rigorous, Classical curricula
that adhere to national and state standards and align with Brilla's
aggressive student growth targetsModels the Brilla Mission through
consistent professional dress, demonstrating core virtues,
execution of professional norms, and enthusiastic, regular
engagement in ongoing professional development and
community-building.Creates a joyful learning environment that
honors the dignity of all scholars while still pushing them to
achieve more than they think possible.Learning Specialists Honor
the Team
Collaboratively plans with general
education teachers to identify strategies to instruct students in
rigorous academic subjects using a variety of strategiesProvide
applicable strategies and resources for classroom teachers to
improve the learning outcomes of students who receive
differentiated servicesSupport students with differentiated
learning needs by providing push-in and pull-out supports to
improve student achievement outcomesForge and maintain productive,
collaborative, and collegial working relationships with leaders,
co-teacher(s), other teachers, staff members, parents, and
community membersContribute to a positive classroom and school
culture and environment through consistent implementation of
behavior management strategies, attendance at Brilla-sponsored
Culture Events, and regular, professional communicationAttend
regular, mission-critical programming including summer development
sessions, data days, parent workshops parent-teacher conferences,
and other opportunitiesCommit to be available by phone after school
hours until 7:00pm each workday to address any student or family
questions or concerns (cell phone provided by school)Perform other
duties as assignedLearning Specialists Make it Count
With support from the Student
Services Leader and in conjunction with the Committee for Special
Education set aggressive, measurable student goals and regularly
evaluate student progress towards masteryReflect on and analyze
student academic and character achievement in order to inform and
differentiate instruction -Maintain accurate and complete student
files and academic recordsDemonstrate preparation and skill in
working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability
backgroundsOrganize and manage time and commitments efficiently to
maximize productivity and intentionality throughout the school day
and school yearLearning Specialists know It Starts with Them
Create and revise high quality
Individual Education Plans for students receiving special education
services -Embody courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control, while
championing a positive, flexible attitude and solution-based
approach to challengesReflect and seek to understand both
individual strengths and areas for growth, committing to continuous
personal growth and professional development as an individual,
teacher, mentor, and leaderChallenge assumptions and beliefs about
teaching and learning in order to best meet the needs of students
and the mission of the organization -Seek to grow both
professionally and personally as an educator of students with
varying learning needs by deepening content mastery, independently
reading current literature, and improving in pedagogy
-Qualifications
The confidence that education can
awaken the imagination to limitless possibility, stir the heart to
love what is good, and inflame the mind to seek understanding of
truth.An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the
educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the
school community.A relentless dedication to providing all students
with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning
experience.Certification in Special Education.Strong competence in
behavior management, instructional skills, oral and written
communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal
relations.Restorative Practitioner and/or Board Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA) certification or licensure (preferred).Crisis
Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (preferred). - -High
Energy Level and a Caring and Engaging PersonalityThe belief that
education can awaken the imagination to limitless possibility, stir
the heart to love what is good, and inflame the mind to seek
understanding of truth.An appreciation for the continuing
development of character and virtue in children and adults,
alike.Demonstrated proficiency leading students from diverse
cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills. -Ability to work well in a team.Ability to
build, monitor, and maintain systems that improve organizational
efficiency.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible,
able to work independently as well as taking direction as
needed.Appreciation for Classical liberal arts educational
tradition (preferred).Spanish and/or French language proficiency
(preferred). ----Brilla provides equal employment opportunities for
all applicants and employees.The base pay range for this position
is 69,000 - 98,500 per year. Pay may vary within the stated range,
depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A
sign-on bonus for some roles may be provided as part of the
compensation package subject to executive leadership approval, in
addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other
benefits, depending on the position offered.--- -Powered by
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Keywords: Brilla Public Charter Schools, New Rochelle , Middle School Learning Specialist, Other , Bronx, New York
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